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Nothing like the original

Advantages: Cleverly worked out
Disadvantages: Story like the original but boring

WARNING! THE FOLLOWING REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS AND PLOTLINE! THE STORY The story starts in Venice and 6 men plan an elaborate robbery of gold bars worth $30million. Headed by Charlie Crocker (played by Mark Wahlberg) the gang succeed and go off to discuss what to do with their spoils. However, one of gang, Steve, (played by Edward Norton) double crossess the rest of the men and men in dark cars confront them on the road. Charlie and the boys try ...
...of the gang, John (played by Donald Sutherland) is killed. The van slides off the road into an icy lake. Steve shoots at the van in the water and is satisfied that everyone is dead when John's body floats to the top of the water. Fast forward a year and we see John's daughter Stella (played by Charlize Theron) breaking into a safe. She is a proffessional safe cracker but is not a thief. She is employed by companies to test how safe their security ...

rufusredcoat 23.12.2009 · Read full review
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Incredible Hulk - Don't Make Me Angry!!!!!!

Advantages: Good special effects. Easy to get into. Great ending.
Disadvantages: Lacked humour.

...for something to watch over the week-end, we finally decided upon the Incredible Hulk, which is currently showing on Sky Anytime. Initially, me daughter wasn’t interested as she saw it as a ‘boy’ film, but when I explained about watching the television series whilst growing up, she decided to give it a go. What’s it all about? Well, this is a big budget superhero type film, reminiscent of the 1970’s tv series starring Bill Bixby. It tells the ...
...power. Whilst he thought the experiment was to further research that would help soldiers, the experiments were in fact designed to increase military power. After destroying the lab and hurting Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) his girlfriend, he goes on the run, hiding from the military, whilst trying to find a cure for his condition. He talks online to an unknown person, who is trying to help him. William Hurt plays Betty’s father - General Thaddeus Ross, ...

LAURALILIA 25.05.2009 · Read full review
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The island

Advantages: Intriguing ideas
Disadvantages: Blatany commercial intrests

...with an intriguing idea but the novelty of the setting seems to rub off quickly, it does slowly lose its intelectual quality and descends into an action chase thriller. The ideas presented by the film are an intresting view of the future of humanity, but the blantant advertisments for various companies do somewhat ruin the futuristic effect of the film. I would recommend this to people who enjoy fast paced films, with action. It may seem slow to ...

StephenHook 25.06.2007 · Read full review
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The big green man is here!

Advantages: Fast paced and lots of action
Disadvantages: None

...film! This time it was the Incredible Hulk as even though this is not one of the newer releases I wanted to see it on the big screen before it stops showing! The film I was hoping would be action packed and I wasn't disappointed by it. The CGI was well done as is the acting - even my wife enjoyed it and she wasn't really that keen on seeing it in the first place! The Plot - The story follows Bruce Banner as we start off at the beginning seeing ...
...and the scientists. He has been living in Brazil and trying to keep control over his powers. However the government are constantly looking for him and due to a mistake on his part they manage to trace him. He then has to run from them which leads him back to his old flame Betty. He now also has to contend with Emil Blonsky, who out of such a desire to become stronger and to capture Bruce will try anything..... Cast - The cast has a great line up ...

peteandcesca 16.07.2008 · Read full review
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Mini's in the streets

Advantages: Brilliant film
Disadvantages: none

The Italian Job is a drama film directed by Peter Collinson and written by Troy Kennedy Martin. The film was released in 1969. This film is about Charlie Croker (Michael Caine) who has just been released from prison. He wants to do a big job which involves stealing $4 million of gold in Italy. However he needs money to help fund the job, so he asks crime boss, Mr Bridger (Noel Coward) for assistance. Croker has devised an ingenious plan to steal ...
...planning the heist. This leads to a memorable car chase through the streets of Italy. This is a classic film that has a great soundtrack which really adds to the mood and atmosphere of the story. Noel Coward provides gravitas as the Mr Bridger and Michael Caine is great as the gangs leader who orchestrates the whole heist. The film features Benny Hill in a small role as Professor Simon Peach. The car chase is brilliant and stunning, and has since ...

mozzie76 12.04.2009 · Read full review
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